Monthly Archives: March 2018

Episode 34: Berlin Yarn Crawl!

Posted on March 24, 2018 by knittingthestash

Episode 34 is all about Berlin’s yarn scene! I set out to complete my own yarn crawl of the city and visited four of the best known LYS. Excellent people, great conversations with an IG friend, and lovely yarn! I … Continue reading →

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The Better Sweater Series #3 Body, Swatch, and Sweater Measurement

Posted on March 17, 2018 by knittingthestash

Episode #3 in this series focuses on issues of measurement for bodies, swatches, and sweaters! We’ll chat about how to measure your body, what swatches can tell us, and how to read the knitting of a sweater for clues about … Continue reading →

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Episode 33: Keep Calm & Carry Yarn

Posted on March 11, 2018 by knittingthestash

Episode 33 features a cameo by Spencer! I discuss the calming effects of knitting in public; my Laitis sweater is finished; and there is a crochet dog bone to boot! Plus, a project bag review and giveaway from Bags by … Continue reading →

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What are your superheroine names?

Posted on March 3, 2018 by knittingthestash

Hello good people of the fiber and yarn world! This weekend I have a special treat: a follow-up interview with Adache and Marce–the Dyenamixx Yarn duo mom and daughter team. You asked . . . and they answered! They even … Continue reading →

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